UK boy's name
Nirvan
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "state of liberation".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nirvan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nirvan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 8 births.
This profile covers 81 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 81 living people in the UK are called Nirvan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nirvan ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 8 boys were registered as Nirvan.
- • About 81 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nirvan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2012
8 births
Estimated living
81
2026
Meaning
What does Nirvan mean?
The name Nirvan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nirvana," which literally means "extinguished" or "blown out," signifying the liberation of the soul from the cycle of rebirth and the attainment of enlightenment in the Buddhist tradition.
The concept of nirvana holds a significant place in Hinduism and Buddhism, and the name Nirvan reflects this spiritual and philosophical connection. It first appeared in ancient Hindu and Buddhist texts, such as the Upanishads and the Dhammapada, which date back to several centuries BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nirvan can be found in the life of Nirvan Shastri, a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He was widely respected for his extensive knowledge of the Vedas and his contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature.
In the 12th century, there was a Buddhist monk named Nirvan Gyatso, who was renowned for his teachings on the path to enlightenment. He was instrumental in spreading the principles of Buddhism throughout the Himalayan regions.
During the 16th century, a Sufi mystic and poet from India named Nirvan Nath gained fame for his spiritual verses, which were widely read and appreciated by both Hindus and Muslims.
In more recent times, Nirvan Mangaldas was an influential Indian industrialist and philanthropist who lived from 1866 to 1942. He was known for his contributions to the textile industry and his support for various social and educational causes.
Another notable figure with the name Nirvan was Nirvan Bhargava, an Indian scientist and academic who lived from 1920 to 2008. He made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry and was instrumental in establishing several research institutes in India.
It is worth noting that while the name Nirvan is predominantly found in the Indian subcontinent, it has also been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, drawn to its spiritual and philosophical connotations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nirvan over time
The chart below shows babies named Nirvan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nirvan, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nirvan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nirvan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3035 | 25 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3401 | 43 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3534 | 13 | 4 |
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FAQ
Nirvan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nirvan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Nirvan was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Nirvan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 8 babies registered as Nirvan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nirvan?
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "state of liberation".
How many people are called Nirvan in the UK?
A total of 81 babies have been registered as Nirvan across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.